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Tems shares an exciting rap freestyle amidst incoming debut album rumours
Grammy-winning artist Tems has undeniably left an indelible mark on the Nigerian music scene since her debut in 2018.
Her journey has been marked by numerous musical accolades, most recently clinching the Billboard Breakthrough Award in March 2024. Despite a slight decrease in her output compared to the prolific years of the early 2020s, Tems remains a significant presence. In 2023, she released only two singles, “Not” and “Angel and Me & U.”
Fans were thrilled when a video surfaced on social media showcasing Tems freestyling over a beat. Known for her distinctive voice and mastery of the R&B genre, witnessing her effortlessly flow over an Amapiano beat was particularly exciting.
The viral video, which circulated on March 11, 2024, captured Tems seamlessly blending her style with a mix of soulful Amapiano and Afrobeats. As the Amapiano chords transitioned into Afrobeats, Tems maintained her mesmerizing delivery.
Amidst the buzz surrounding the video, reports emerged that Tems is set to release her debut album in 2024. Additionally, there’s speculation about her feature on the debut album of Grammy winner Tyla, adding to the anticipation among fans.
Watch Tem’s freestyle video below:
Tems dropped a 48 seconds freestyle on an Amapiano beat 🤯🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/pxaQLyPPHQ
— GIST_WITH_MARIO (@atandamario1) March 11, 2024
At the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event, award-winning artist Tems clinched the prestigious Breakthrough Award, marking a significant milestone in her career.
This ceremony, renowned for celebrating the leading ladies of music, acknowledges rising artists, creators, producers, and executives for their noteworthy contributions to the industry and community. Tracee Ellis Ross, acclaimed for her iconic role in Black-ish, exuded vibrancy as the host of the event, held live on March 6th, 2024, at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Among the luminaries in attendance were industry powerhouses such as Pink Panthress, 3-time Grammy winner Victoria Monet, K-pop sensation New Jeans, Ice Spice, Justin Skye, Saweetie, and Coco Jones, adding to the prestigious aura of the ceremony. Additionally, Koral G was honored with the Woman of the Year award, presented by Sofia Vergara.
Tems was featured on the cover of the Billboard Women in Music Issue and won the Breakthrough Award.